Course Description
Description
In this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills required to install and configure Windows 10 desktops and devices in a Windows Server domain corporate environment. You will explore installing and customizing Windows 10 operating systems and apps, as well as configuring local and remote network connectivity and storage. You will also learn how to configure data security, device security, and network security and to maintain, update, and recover Windows 10.
This course incorporates materials from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 20697-1A, and it can assist you in your preparation for Exam 70-697: Configuring Windows Devices.
Audience
- IT professionals who administer and support Windows 10 desktops, devices, users, and associated network and security resources.
- Enterprise desktop/device support technicians (EDSTs) who provide Tier 2 support to users running Windows 10 desktops and devices within a Windows domain environment in medium-to-large enterprise organizations.
At Course Completion
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Install Windows 10
- Configure a device running Windows 10
- Configure network connectivity for a Windows 10 device
- Manage storage in Windows 10
- Manage folders and printers
- Manage data and device security
- Implement Windows 10 features to improve network security
- Monitor and update Windows 10 devices
- Restore files, roll back drivers, and recover Windows 10 devices
Prerequisites
- At least two years of experience in the IT field
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management
- Understanding of Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 fundamentals
- Understanding of Microsoft Windows Client essentials, for example, working knowledge of Windows 7, Windows 8, and/or Windows 10
- Basic understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax
Course Outline
Overview of Windows 10
- Introducing Windows 10
- Navigating the User Interface
2. Installing Windows 10
- Preparing to Install Windows 10
- Upgrading to Windows 10
3. Configuring Your Device
- Common Configuration Options
- Managing User Accounts
- Using OneDrive
4. Configuring Network Connectivity
- Configuring IP Network Connectivity
- Implementing Name Resolution
- Implementing Wireless Network Connectivity
5. Managing Storage
- Storage Options
- Managing Disks, Partitions, and Volumes
- Maintaining Disks and Volumes
- Managing Storage Spaces
6. Managing Files and Printers
- File Systems
- Configuring and Managing File Access
- Configuring and Managing Shared Folders
- Work Folders
- Managing Printers
7. Managing Apps in Windows 10
- Methods Used to Provide Apps to Users
- The Windows Store
- Web Browsers
8. Managing Data Security
- Data-Related Security Threats
- Securing Data with EFS
- Implementing and Managing BitLocker
9. Managing Device Security
- Using Security Settings to Mitigate Threats
- Configuring User Account Control
10. Managing Network Security
- Network-Related Security Threats
- Windows Firewall
- Connection Security Rules
- Windows Defender
11. Maintaining Windows 10
- Updating Windows 10
- Monitoring Windows 10
- Optimizing Performance
12. Troubleshooting and Recovery
- Managing Devices and Drivers
- Recovering Files
- Recovering Device
Labs
Lab 1: Navigating and Customizing the User Interface
- Navigating Windows 10
- Configuring the Start Menu and the Desktop
Lab 2: Installing Windows 10
- Upgrading Windows 7 to Windows 10
- Migrating User Settings
Lab 3: Configuring Windows 10
- Using Settings
- Using Control Panel
- Using Windows PowerShell
- Using GPOs
Lab 4: Synchronizing Settings with OneDrive
- Connecting a Microsoft Account
- Synchronizing Settings between Devices
Lab 5: Configuring Network Connectivity
- Configuring IP Settings Manually
- Configuring Automatic IP Settings
- Configuring DNS Settings
- Testing Name Resolution
Lab 6: Managing Storage
- Adding a Disk
- Creating a Simple Volume
- Compressing a Folder
- Enabling Disk Quotas
- Creating a Storage Space
Lab 7: Creating, Securing, and Sharing a Folder
- Creating and Securing a Data Folder
- Sharing the Data Folder
Lab 8: Enabling Work Folders
Lab 9: Installing and Updating Apps from the Windows Store
- Installing Apps from the Windows Store
- Updating Windows Store Apps
- Controlling Access to the Windows Store
- Sideloading an App
Lab 10: Configuring Windows 10 Web Browsers
Lab 11: Managing Data Security
- Using EFS
- Using BitLocker
Lab 12: Managing Device Security
- Creating Security Policies
- Testing Security Policies
- Configuring UAC Prompts
Lab 13: Managing Network Security
- Creating and Testing Inbound Rules
- Creating and Testing Outbound Rules
- Creating and Testing Connection Security Rules
- Configuring Windows Defender
Lab 14: Maintaining Windows 10
- Configuring Updates for a Single Device
- Configuring Updates with GPOs
- Using the Action Center
- Monitoring Events
- Monitoring Reliability and Performance
Lab 15: Troubleshooting and Recovery
- Installing an Updated Device Driver
- Rolling Back the Device Driver
- Using File History to Recover Files
- Using Previous Versions to Recover Files
- Recovering a Device with a Restore Point
- Using the Advanced Start-Up Options to Recover a Device